Behavior Technician

Douglas County School District; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan options

Job summary

Douglas County School District seeks a Behavior Technician at Bear Canyon Elementary. The role supports behavior intervention plans and data collection under supervision, contributing to student outcomes.

Requirements include High School diploma and CPI certification eligibility; the position involves implementing plans, collaborating with specialists, and maintaining professional standards in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Collect student data in collaboration with specialist (e.g., ABC data, frequency data, preference assessments).
• Implement skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction plans developed by supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Implement skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction plans developed by the supervisor.
• Collect student data in collaboration with specialist (e.g., ABC data, frequency data, preference assessments).
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Obtain and maintain CPI certification and implement de-escalation strategies as guided by CPI.
• Demonstrate competency with research-based interventions (e.g., ABA techniques).
• Collaborate and consult with school team and other specialists.
• Model professionalism and collaboration with stakeholders and students.

Skills

Data collection

Collaboration

Behavioral methods

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Job Posting Title

Behavior Technician

Job Description

The DCSD Classified Behavior Technician is an individual specially trained in applied behavior techniques that will complement the credentials of the Autism Specialist, Behavior Specialist, and/ or licensed Special Education provider as an entry-level position that reflects the education and training necessary for the duties of a behavior technician. Individuals with the DCSD Behavior Technician (BT) credential are responsible for implementing the behavior and/ or intervention plans designed by their supervisors at a higher level of competency than that of a Behavior Coach and/or EA-IV. This advanced skill set is used to collaborate with DCSD staff at a level that would typically exceed the rate of an EA-IV. Develops and promotes good community relations among various district and community clientele.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting 50 to 70 pounds
• Frequent bending, standing, sitting, walking; occasional reaching, kneeling
• Must be able and willing to obtain other certifications required for the position, including CPI certification

Responsibilities

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

• Implement skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction plans developed by the supervisor (does not design intervention or assessment plans).
• Collect student data in collaboration with specialist (e.g., ABC data, frequency data, preference assessments).
• Perform Other Related Duties As Assigned Or Requested.
• May perform duties designated by the supervisor that will be based on training, experience and competence.
• Obtain and maintain Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification. Implement de-escalation strategies in accordance with CPI.
• May teach Professional Development courses.
• Demonstrate competency with research based interventions, including but not limited to Applied Behavior Analysis (e.g., antecedent interventions, reinforcement techniques).
• Collaborate And Consult With School Team And Other Specialists.
• Model professionalism and collaboration with stakeholders. Model rapport building with student and positive reinforcing environment.
• May attend meetings (e.g., planning, IEP, team) and act with professionalism and collaboration.
• Assist with design and delivery of the introductory level of interventions and structures (e.g. visual schedules, work systems, basic reinforcement).
• Model and coach how to provide individualized support to the identified student in the form of direct intervention and instruction.
• May create supporting/ guiding/prompting instructional materials, visuals, and resources for students.
• May provide advanced coaching and modeling with regard to more individualized behavioral techniques for school staff and student on behavior and/or intervention plans.
• Provide advanced modeling of plan fidelity to school teams.
• Provide modeling, coaching, and/or guidance to special education staff on implementing the skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction plan.

Certifications

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - Douglas County School District (DCSD)

Education

High School or Equivalent

Position Type

Regular

Primary Location

Bear Canyon Elementary

One Year Only (Yes Or No)

No

Scheduled Hours Per Week

35

Fte

0.88

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year

180 Work Days

• (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

Minimum Hire Rate

$21.62 USD Hourly

Maximum Hire Rate

$28.97 USD Hourly

Full Salary Range

$21.62 USD - $36.32 USD Hourly

• All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits

This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.

Time Off Plans

This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.

Additional notes

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: January 23, 2027